Cataclysm Profession Bonuses and Perk Changes

For the most part we won’t be seeing many changes to the existing profession bonus and perk system. A lot of the bonuses / perks were simply upgraded or will continue to scale with level. If you need a quick recap of all the current bonuses and perks in place check out this post:

Current Profession bonuses and perks

New Cataclysm Profession Bonuses

Alchemy

Alchemists will be seeing and upgraded trinket. In addition, the special alchemist only flask is also being upgraded.

• [Mixology]
• [Lifebound Alchemist Stone]
• [Flask of Enhancement] + 80 Strength, Agility or Intellect

Blacksmithing

Same sockets as before, just different materials required for Cataclysm.

• [Socker Bracer]
• [Socket Gloves]

Enchanting

Upgraded ring enchants.

• [Enchant Ring - Agility] + 80 Agility
• [Enchant Ring - Intellect] + 80 Intellect
• [Enchant Ring - Greater Stamina] +120 Stamina
• [Enchant Ring - Strength] +80 Strength

Engineering

New engineering helms and new engineering “gems” called cogwheels.

• Engineering Helms
• List of Cogwheels

Note: the old gas clouds have been replaced with volatile air.

• [Grounded Plasma Shield]
• [Quickflip Deflection Plates]
• [Spinal Healing Injector]
• [Synapse Springs]
• [Tazik Shocker]
• [Z50 Mana Gulper]

Herbalism

• [Lifeblood] – 480 haste for 20 seconds, 2 minunte cooldown.

Inscription

Updated shoulder enchants.

• [Felfire Inscription] 130 Intellect, 25 Haste (+80 Intellect over the normal enchants)
• [Inscription of the Earth Prince ] 195 Stamimna, 25 Dodge Dodge Rating (+120 Stamina)
• [Lionsmane Inscription ] 130 Strength, 25 Critical strike rating (+80 Strength)
• [Swiftsteel Inscription] 130 Agility, 25 Mastery (+80 Agility)

Jewelcrafting

The updated jewelcrafter specific gem:

• [Chimera's Eye]. It gives +27 stats over the normal gems (or +41 stamina). You can only use 3 of these on your gear. (+81 stat, +123 stamina)

Leatherworking

Updated wrist enchants.

• [Draconic Embossment - Agility] – 130 Agility
• [Draconic Embossment - Intellect] – 130 Intellect
• [Draconic Embossment - Stamina ] – 192 Stamina
• [Draconic Embossment - Strength] – 130 Strength
  

Mining

• [Thougness] – 120 Stamina

Skinning

• [Master of Anatomy] – 80 Critical strike rating

Tailoring

• [Darkglow Embroidery] – Restores 800 mana.
• [Lightweave Embroidery] – 580 Spell power for 15 seconds.
• [Swordguard Embroidery] – 800 Attack power for 15 seconds.

Archaeology

No specific bonuses or perks as of yet.

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1. WotLK Profession Specific Bonus Perks Summary
2. Enchanting 1-375 Leveling Guide
3. Wrath of the Lich King Wrap Up Post
4. Rogue Arena Enchant Guide
5. WoW Gold Making Tips – Profession Guide Tactics